thats completely incorrect.
you think that the city of buffalo is going to pursue misdemeanor hit and run cases with weak evidence at best? and not plead them out? it is a MISDEMEANOR… ie, in the same general category as stealing a snickers bar from rite aid. any attorney that has a pulse would get a deal for their client, especially if the client has no previous criminal record.
if anything, frank clark got a huge old man viagra chub because it was a high profile suspect, and he got over zealous when he tried to subpoena everyone and their brother in the bills organization. clearly, he has since come to his senses.